ACR updates contrast-media guide

Dave Pearson | | Health Imaging | Practice Management

Spotlighting fresh content on administering contrast to pregnant patients, updated patient-selection strategies and an entirely new chapter on contrast-enhanced ultrasound, the American College of Radiology on July 12 announced the latest version of its Manual on Contrast Media.

James Ellis, MD, outgoing chair of the college’s committee on drugs and contrast media, says the update was spurred by changes in technology and available scientific evidence.

Incoming committee chair Matthew Davenport, MD, adds that v10.3 incorporates “multiple practical changes that immediately should improve the practice of radiology by groups who follow these guidelines.”

The publication is available online in full for free.

Dave Pearson
Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

Related Content

Big-name healthcare orgs tap AI to improve breast imaging workflows
Radiologists often favored in medical malpractice cases, but losses can cost millions
Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions
A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands
Pre-procedure patient questionnaires reduce IR scheduling hiccups
Body found in New Orleans believed to be missing radiologist

Around the web

Radiology Business
Tariffs threaten imaging access for patients, RBMA warns

Radiology practices are already operating on razor thin margins, with price increases prompting calls for congressional action to prevent further damage. 

Radiology Business
Chinese radiology vendors dodge high tariffs with US-based factories

United Imaging and other manufacturers that have established American factories may remain insulated from the trade war.

Radiology Business
Radiology groups face hardships under the Medicare MIPS program

Erik Rockswold, director research and quality, Rayus Radiology, explains the administrative burdens radiology groups experience for little return from the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System.